Scope
Reference
OPEN2025963
Description
The opportunity is issued as a single framework without Lots for the provision of Cleaning Maintenance for Pavements and Subways for Durham County Council.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 October 2025 to 10 October 2027
- Possible extension to 10 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Framework period is two years, with an option to extend for a further two years from the framework end date.
When the Framework has reached the two-year period, the Council will determine whether to grant an additional two year extension of the Framework to the successful provider.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Following this procurement exercise, the bidder who achieves the highest weighted score will be awarded a contract as the Framework provider.
All 'call-off' contracts will be based on the Terms and Conditions detailed in the procurement documents and the tender response submitted by the successful Bidder during the formal procurement process.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council:
- Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in the North East
- Maintained Schools in County Durham
- County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service,
- Believe Housing
- Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham.
The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework/Contract may also be made available to other Organisations and Local Authorities where agreed with Durham County Council.
In the event that any one of the partners wishes to use the opportunity they will be required to enter into an access agreement, which will regulated their use of the framework agreement.
For information regarding SLAs and Access Agreements please contact: procurement.services@durham.gov.uk
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
as stated in the procurement documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
as stated in the procurement documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via https://www.open-uk.org/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Schedule | Price | 35% |
| Methodology of Approach | Quality | 30% |
| Relevant Experience | Quality | 25% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org/
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, via the OPEN Portal at https://www.open-uk.org/
Additional information can be obtained from the OPEN Portal.
Bids must be submitted electronically via the OPEN Portal.
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
Corten House, Dunholme Close
Durham
DH1 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Website: http://www.durham.gov.uk/
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government